Adrian Edmondson has paid tribute to his late comedy partner (Picture: Getty Images)

LONDON – JUNE 22: Actor Rik Mayall arrives at the UK Film Premiere of the classic novel by Jules Verne “Around The World In 80 Days” at Vue West End on June 22, 2004 in London. (Photo by Steve Finn/Getty Images)

LONDON – JUNE 22: Comedian Rik Mayall and son gesture as they arrive for the UK Premiere of the classic novel by Jules Verne “Around The World In 80 Days” at Vue West End June 22, 2004 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

LONDON – MARCH 20: Actors Rik Mayall and Marsha Fitzalan pose as their comic 1980’s TV characters Alan and Sarah B’Stard as they launch the four-month UK tour of the stage adaptation of their satirical TV series ?The New Statesman – Episode 2006: The Blair B’Stard Project’ outside the Houses of Parliment, Millbank on March 20, 2006 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

LONDON – MARCH 20: Actors Rik Mayall and Marsha Fitzalan pose as their comic 1980’s TV characters Alan and Sarah B’Stard to launch the four-month UK tour of the stage adaptation of their satirical TV series ?The New Statesman – Episode 2006: The Blair B’Stard Project’ outside the Houses of Parliment, Millbank on March 20, 2006 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

British comedian and actor, Rik Mayall (R) jokes with television executive and broadcaster Alan Yentob at the British Comedy Awards in London on December 16, 2011. AFP PHOTO/CARL COURT (Photo credit should read CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images)